There hasn’t been much of a good ratings news for the broadcast networks since the switch of daylight savings time. It was another night of wide-spread declines as staying flat seems to be the new up. After an encouraging return to the schedule last week, Fox’s Bones (2.1/6 in adults 18-49) fell 16% in its second airing on Monday. House (2.0/5) was down 13%.

NBC’s The Voice (3.9/11) extended its streak of declines to five consecutive weeks, going back to the second week of battle rounds. Last night, the singing competition dropped another 5% week-to-week to a new Monday season low but still ranked as the highest-rated program of the night in 18-49. Smash (2.1/5) was down a tenth from its fast national last week (flat with the final) and will likely be adjusted down again to a season low. NBC (3.3/9, 8.9 million) finished No.1 for the night in 18-49, edging CBS (3.1/8, 9.5 million).

ABC’s Dancing With The Stars (2.9/8) was actually up a tenth from its fast national, flat with the final, and will likely finish in positive territory with an upward adjustment this afternoon. ABC (2.4/6, 13 million), which aired a Scandal rerun at 10 PM, won the night in total viewers. CBS’ Monday lineup was back in originals after two weeks of repeats/NCAA basketball per-epmtion. Most series were even with the fast nationals for their most recent originals: How I Met Your Mother (3.4/10), 2 Broke Girls (3.4/9), Mike & Molly (3.2/8) and Hawaii Five-0 (2.6/7). (Three weeks ago, Mother and Girls were adjusted up in the finals, Mike & Molly and Hawaii were adjusted down). The only CBS series to post a decline vs. its fast national 3 weeks ago was Monday tentpole Two And A Half Men (3.5/9), down 8% to a series low. The CW’s Gossip Girl and Hart Of Dixie held steady.

18 Comments

pop • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

BONES has jumped the shark imho…a baby named Christine born in a manger? c’mon

Blair from Queens • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

“House”was down again, because of the story line, because of the change of some of the cast and, most of all, because of the writing.
You can have one of the best actors (HUGH LAURIE, but if the script
is bad, even Mr. Laurie will trouble. He is sooo good at what he
does, it’s shameful for his show to go out the way it will & without
him winning an Emmy, which he should have, at least 4 prev. times.
Sooooo Sad!

tom • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

It’s down because of the intense competition from the voice/dancing and the cbs sitcoms.

I would think that very soon (if not already), WBZ, WSBK and WGBX will be back on the air, although perhaps one or more of them will initially broadcast at reduced power.

Most cable subscribers in the area still got those stations, even while their over-the-air signals were off-the-air.

Blair from Queens • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

House ratings down because of poor script, again. What happened to
the writers. Also the change of cast did not help at all!
Even the great Hugh Laurie (who does what ever magic he can when it
comes to the scripts that are put in front of him), cannot
bring up the ratings. What a shame for this series that started out
with such promise, & did so well for 6 seasons, will end on a down
slope, except for the last 4 shows (I’m sure). Hugh Laurie never
won the Emmy(why, I don’t know. He should have won at least 3 or 4 times)but now, I doubt that will happen. With other shows the
writers have stayed true to the script, with “House”, something awful happened. Sooo sad.

FTCS • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

I am surprised that The Voice is so quickly following Idol’s rating patterns because it took years before Idol began its decline.

Both shows are still doing well, but the downward trend for both appears to be more than just a fluke.

There is too much reality talent competition television, and the audience is showing this through the ratings.

Kelly • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

Who is programming over at NBC??? They need to move the voice back to Tuesdays where they have no reality competition and no cbs comedies to contend with. Are they not concerned that they are bleeding 50 percent in viewers and in the demo from an 8 to now less than a 4 since its premiere? 5 weeks of declines! It can no longer claim it’s beating Idol. And it’s just barely winning the demos from CBS now and it’s losing in viewers to Dancing with the stars.

Maybe NBC is interested in seeing the voice become the next sing off or singing bee. NBC you had a once number 1 show and you can have that again if you put this on Tuesdays!

I Speak Truth • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

I believe Bones has jumped waaaaay over past the shark! Seriously,why did Fox renew this show? I thought their soap opera days were over after Melrose Place.

Ellison • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

I hope the cancel the Ashton Kutcher Show(aka 2.5 Men) soon, and replace it with something worth watching.

William Cain • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

Yes I would like to see it cancelled also since Charlie left it has been really bad.

Sam • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

Hawaii 50 was stronger yesterday , Daniel Dae Kim got more screen time because Alex O’Loughlin was not in the episode.The show got more viewers than the last Original episode, so please, more DDKim, great actor.

Michelle • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

I really do miss the days when Bones was a great show. The beginning of the end started with Zach’s departure. It’s been on a steep decline ever since.

DHC • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

Agree the show went in the wrong direction after Zach’s departure. Anyone know if that actor has another gig?

Michelle • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

I believe he’s been primarily doing theater ever since he left Bones. As to what roles and shows, I have no clue.

Jed • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

If CBS is really smart, they would rethink twice about re-signing that nimrod Kutcher to a contract extension as the show is only going to get worse as the seasons progress. They should just cancel it while they’re still somewhat on top.

A. M. • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

I miss BONES. You know, the BONES in which Temperance actually had a brain and an affinity for logic? They missed the romance-boat, wasted a perfect set-up. Should’ve missed the pregnancy-boat as well. Both times. I was hoping that after two long and utterly boring pregnancies they’d get over it. But no. Now it’s just another procedural with a cute baby. Maybe the new fans who enjoy the dumbed down version will stay on. We’ll see.

It makes zero sense to let actors’ pregnancies dictate the storyline, people! Pissed off former fan.

deborah greenberg • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

I love house, I knew hugh laurie wanted to leave. but I love the show. Bones is good too .I am hoping these shows do not get cancelled they will be missed. I do not like show like Idol ,voice, smash.

sexy kitten • on Apr 10, 2012 9:37 am

Deborah,this will be the final season of House. But, Bones has already been renewed. Bones has also already jumped the shark.